A YOUNG Ukip hopeful who is a supermarket checkout supervisor and former wrestler has launched his bid to take over as head of the party.

Phillip Broughton has launched his manifesto to take over the leadership of UKIP

Phillip Broughton, who came a narrow second in Hartlepool in the 2015 General Election, set out his policies to take the reigns of the eurosceptic party after outgoing leader Nigel Farage announced he was stepping down.

The 32-year-old’s plans include imposing a £5 membership fee to build a “people’s army” and a smaller government with lower taxes and stronger border controls.